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beaker

/ˈbiːkər/ noun · British & US
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What does beaker mean?

noun

A laboratory vessel, typically with a narrow neck and a rounded body, used for mixing, heating, or storing liquids. A beaker is often made of glass or plastic.

Example

"The chemist carefully poured the liquid into a beaker and began to stir it."

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